PRN - Nurse Practitioner

Four Pillars Hospice; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Pillars Hospice in Stephenville, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner to oversee clinical care and guide the interdisciplinary team in delivering compassionate end-of-life support. You will consult with physicians, participate in care planning, and ensure quality palliation for patients and families.

The role requires NP licensure, local travel, flexible scheduling, and collaboration with the IDG/T. You’ll train staff, conduct face-to-face visits, and help families navigate medical decisions with

Qualifications

• RN and APN licensure required for practice.
• NP/CRNP degree or doctoral nursing program completed.
• Two years' APRN experience in clinical care; hospice/home health preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, end-of-life care and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IDG/T to assure palliation and appropriate care.
• Consult with attending physicians and hospice physician for care plans.
• Provide education to patient/family on disease, self-care, and end-of-life issues.
• Perform and document patient/family visits per plan of care.
• Coordinate with other IDG/T members and provide clinical direction as needed.
• Communicate changes in patient needs to physicians and staff.
• Complete face-to-face encounters prior to 3rd benefit period and subsequently.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Pharmacology

Palliative care

Clinical communication

Education

RN license

APN license

NP/CRNP degree

Job description

At Four Pillars Hospice, we believe that meaningful work starts with compassion. We’re building a team of caregivers, nurses, chaplains, and professionals who are committed to walking alongside patients and families with dignity, comfort, and grace. If you’re passionate about making a difference during life’s most tender moments, we invite you to apply and become part of a mission-driven team rooted in purpose and heart.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner's Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families; to consult with the patients' attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the IDG/T in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
• Consult with and assist in the IDG/T's development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.
• Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provides training to other staff as needed.
• Perform and document visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.
• Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.
• Consult with and provide education to other IDG/T members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.
• Activelyparticipate in the IDG/T. Communicate effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.
• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.
• Complete face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned, prior to 3rd benefit period and each period afterwards.
• Provides clinical assessment results to hospice physician after making face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned.
• Always uses standard precautions, and per hospice policy.
• Adhearsto hospice policies regarding protected health information.
• Keep up with and maintains education/knowledge in pharmacology and palliative medicine.
• Provide on-call services to patients/families as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Baccalaureate School of Nursing, a Nurse Practitioner (NP) focused Master's or Doctoral Nursing Program
• Currentstate license as a Registered Nurse, and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current driver's license.
• Twoyears' experience as an Advance Practice Nurse, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.
• Nursingskills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life. Good interpersonal skills..
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to travel locally
• Ability to remain calm in stressful conditions and make quick decisions to meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs.